Arabian Chicken Khabsa
A fragrant Middle Eastern rice dish made with chicken, basmati rice, and warm spices — simple but very flavorful.
Ingredients:
For chicken and rice:
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1 kg chicken (cut into pieces)
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3 cups basmati rice (washed and soaked for 20 minutes)
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2 onions (chopped)
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2 tomatoes (chopped)
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1 tbsp garlic paste
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1 tbsp ginger paste
Spices:
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2 cinnamon sticks
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4 cardamom pods
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4–5 cloves
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2 bay leaves
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1 tsp cumin powder
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1 tsp coriander powder
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp turmeric
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Salt to taste
Other ingredients:
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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3 tbsp oil or ghee
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Raisins and nuts (for garnish)
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5 cups water
Instructions:
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Heat oil or ghee in a large pot and fry the onions until golden.
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Add ginger and garlic paste, then add the chicken pieces.
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Add all the spices, chopped tomatoes, and tomato paste. Cook for about 8–10 minutes.
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Pour in water and cook until the chicken becomes tender.
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Add the soaked rice, cover, and cook on medium heat until the rice is done and the water dries up.
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Garnish with raisins and nuts before serving.
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